Since I live in Las Vegas going to PubCon is just a short drive. Those of you traveling from afar may not know some of the items you will need to bring to make your stay comfortable.

1. It will be windy and warm during the day- so a light jacket is advised, especially since they seem to keep the convention area as a ice box.

2. Nasal mist – The air is very dry here and if you are not used to the total lack of humidity you may experience a nose bleed.

3. Throat spray or lozenges. – Again the lack of humidity will impact your voice. Singers in Las Vegas insist on humidifiers backstage to prevent “Desert Throat” from striking. If you are a Event Speaker or want to network at all, pack these items to ensure your voice will stay in tune.

4. Antacids and The Pink Stuff- You insurance policy for trying out the interesting looking decorative eating choices at the parties- ah I meant networking events.

5. A Backpack- to put all the stuff you know won’t fit in the goody bag.

6. If you want party favors for your room might I suggest you tell the cab to take you to Lee’s Liquor ( Flamingo and Pecos Mcleod). Best prices and they have everything!

Got anything to add to the shopping list?

To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity


 1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.

2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don’t Disguise Your Voice!

3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.

4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.

5. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ‘ For Marijuana.

6. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.

7. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.

8. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is ‘To Go’.

9. Sing Along At The Opera.

10. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can’t Attend Their Party Because You have a headache.

11. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream ‘I Won! I Won!’

12. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling ‘Run For Your Lives! They’re Loose!’

13. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, ‘Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.’

    And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity
14. PICK UP A BOX OF CONDOMS AT THE PHARMACY, GO TO THE COUNTER AND ASK WHERE THE FITTING ROOM IS. 

Thank you Gail for sending this along.